Despite the fact that all recordings of the song appear to be by Irish artists, I have a feeling that it might have been written by Mike Harding. I'm pretty sure I've heard him sing it anyway. Through its timeless humor and memorable melodies, “When I Was A Lad” has become a quintessential piece of musical theater. The song has been performed in countless adaptations of “H.M.S. Pinafore” and remains a staple in Gilbert and Sullivan revivals. Its ability to resonate with audiences across generations proves its enduring impact on popular culture. 6. What makes “When I Was A Lad” so beloved among fans of Gilbert and Sullivan?

Well as the Brother of the man who wrote the music and words to this song and produced an album of the same name of which it is the title song. When I was a child, I spoke like a child, thought like a child, and reasoned like a child. When I became an adult, I no longer used childish ways. I found this version on Spotify. Chords and lyrics (but with a few different words) can be found here, where it is called WHEN I WAS A LAD – BIRKENHEAD VERSION.When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. Strong's 5426: (a) I think, (b) I think, judge, (c) I direct the mind to, seek for, (d) I observe, (e) I care for.

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child. But, when I became a man, I put away the things of a child. This is just the beginning of unraveling the mystery behind Gilbert and Sullivan’s “When I Was A Lad.” As you delve deeper into the world of their operettas and explore the rich tapestry of their music, you will discover a treasure trove of stories, melodies, and timeless insights into the human condition. So, let the catchy tunes transport you to a world where humor reigns supreme and the meaning behind the song continues to enchant both old and new fans alike. When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I felt as a child, I thought as a child. Now that I have become a man, I have put away childish things.Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.